Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1) assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).
- Tighten the bearing/hub bolts (1) in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 kit .
- First pass to 90 N·m (67 lb ft)
- Second pass to 60°
- Third pass to 15°
- Install the wheel drive shaft at the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor screw (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb in).
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2).
Remov ...
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Repl ...
Other materials:
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish the
wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not refinish the wheels in
the dealer environment. Utilize a refinisher that meets
manufacturer guidelines.
Inspect the wheel ...
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Warning: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help
avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are
replaced:
Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the
collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as
air
bags and ...
Shock Absorber Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the upp ...
